CTY The City of London Investment Trust plc

Renowned for its record-setting annual dividend increases since 1966, the Trust targets long-term income and capital growth

ISIN
GB0001990497

Share price
352.00p
As of 04/06/2020

Estimated NAV
349.07p
As of 04/06/2020

Discount / Premium
0.84%
As of 04/06/2020

Yield
5.40%
As of 04/06/2020

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Morningstar ratings are based on the representative share class of this fund and are dated to the last month-end upon availability from Morningstar.

Overview

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Company’s objective is to provide long-term growth in income and capital, principally by investment in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Board continues to recognise the importance of dividend income to shareholders.
The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Potential investors must read the latest annual report and where relevant, the key investor information document before investing. This website is for promotional purposes and does not qualify as an investment recommendation.

ABOUT THIS TRUST

  • Invests mainly in UK equities with a bias towards large, multinational companies
  • A conservative management style that prioritises sustainable income and long-term capital growth
  • Provides UK investors with exposure to global growth through the portfolio’s overseas revenues
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. 
 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Job Curtis

Job Curtis

Director, Global Equity Income | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1983. Joined Firm in 1987.

Performance

Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Performance is shown based on the Share Price and does not include income reinvested.
Discrete Performance (%)
As of 31/03/2020
Net Asset Value Price
 
Quarter End
As of 31/03/2020 		2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
Net Asset Value -26.95% 10.37% -7.78% 4.51% -0.52%
Price -25.80% 8.80% -6.70% 3.50% -3.50%
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Cumulative Performance (%)
As of 04/06/2020
Net Asset Value Price
 
As of 04/06/2020 1MO 3MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR
Net Asset Value 10.22% -9.13% -16.89% -8.99% -7.42% 8.34% 122.89%
Price 6.02% -9.98% -18.63% -9.99% -8.44% 6.98% 121.58%
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DIVIDENDS
Ex Dividend Date Pay Date Amount div p/ps
23-Apr-20 29-May-20 4.75
23-Jan-20 28-Feb-20 4.75
24-Oct-19 29-Nov-19 4.75
25-Jul-19 30-Aug-19 4.75
25-Apr-19 31-May-19 4.75
24-Jan-19 28-Feb-19 4.55
18-Oct-18 30-Nov-18 4.55
26-Jul-18 31-Aug-18 4.55
26-Apr-18 31-May-18 4.55
25-Jan-18 28-Feb-18 4.30
19-Oct-17 30-Nov-17 4.30
27-Jul-17 31-Aug-17 4.30

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 30/04/2020)
% of Fund
British American Tobacco 4.23
Royal Dutch Shell 3.90
Diageo 3.65
GlaxoSmithKline 3.56
Unilever 3.35
RELX 3.07
HSBC 3.05
BP 2.61
Prudential 2.37
National Grid 2.25
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Sector Allocation % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of 30/04/2020)
Financials 23.63
Consumer Goods 22.72
Health Care 9.58
Consumer Services 9.03
Industrials 8.92
Basic Materials 7.72
Oil & Gas 6.52
Utilities 5.42
Telecommunications 4.67
Technology 1.80
Country/Geographic Exposures % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of April 30, 2020)
United Kingdom 87.67
United States 6.12
Switzerland 2.76
Germany 1.86
France 1.23
Hong Kong 0.35

Documents

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The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2019
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2018
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2017
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2016
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2015
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2014
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2013
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2011
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2010
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2009
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Circular 2020
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Factsheet
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Portfolio Disclosure
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2019
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2018
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2017
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2016
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2015
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2014
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2013
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2012
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2011
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2010
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Half Year Update
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Notice of Meeting 2019
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Key Information Document
The City of London Investment Trust plc - AIFMD Disclosure
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2019
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2018
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Chairman's Statement
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Strategic Report
The City of London Investment Trust plc - General Meeting 2020 Poll Results
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Role of the Chairman
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Role of the Senior Independent Director
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Nominations Committee
The City of London Investment Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee

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